Please don’t tell me I’m overweight – I already know that!
Ritu 2019
A little background – the NHS are offering 5 yearly health checks for 40- 74 year olds. What is it?
The NHS Health check will assess your risks of:
And advise you on how to live a better, and healthier life.
I know my Pops has heart disease in his family, it runs high…
Mum and Pops are both borderline diabetic…
Kidney disease and stroke, not too sure.
But I know they will say “Erm, maybe try and lose a few pounds, and trim some inches off that waist.”
Don’t they know I’m trying?!
Still, let’s see what they say, I’m sat here speculating!
If you are in the UK and aged between 40-74, click here to find out how to get yours.
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Jul 08, 2019 @ 11:59:07
great Ritu!!!!
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Jul 08, 2019 @ 12:54:11
Thanks 🙂
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May 31, 2019 @ 17:05:08
Im good at fainting!
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May 31, 2019 @ 17:34:48
Ooer 😝
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May 31, 2019 @ 18:23:49
I see blood I’m often down.. I fainted on my bathroom floor Wednesday morning, alone at 1am.. that was due to being sick.. im a huge wuss.. Im certainly not a first aider. X
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May 31, 2019 @ 18:36:58
Lol!
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May 31, 2019 @ 16:48:35
When I started my job however many years ago, a colleague and I helped run some health check clinics. She had to do the cholesterol checking though as I am squeamish..
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May 31, 2019 @ 16:57:37
I think I would be too!
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May 31, 2019 @ 02:56:00
Well done, Ritu! And very important. Your Pops problems might be hereditary, yet yours might be quite different. Hope the health check is a positive!
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May 31, 2019 @ 09:03:18
It was very positive Jennie!
I don’t really have any worries, apart from slightly more lbs than is considered healthy!
As long as I don’t let my weight creep up, things should be hunky dory!
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May 31, 2019 @ 12:14:58
Good news, Ritu!
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May 31, 2019 @ 02:13:35
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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May 30, 2019 @ 14:07:38
Haha – they’ll NEVER do this in America! What a good idea!
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May 30, 2019 @ 15:02:22
Certainly gives you indications of good or bad lifestyle, 😊
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May 29, 2019 @ 21:02:16
Those typical health risks. I hope the check went well for you, sis!
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May 29, 2019 @ 21:04:29
I’m fighting fit, and a few extra pounds sis 😂
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May 29, 2019 @ 21:19:40
Need to take better care too 🙄 Stress and little time is not helpful… I think you hear me… lol!
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May 29, 2019 @ 21:44:31
I know sis, 😍
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May 30, 2019 @ 18:42:13
😄😘
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May 29, 2019 @ 18:54:52
These health checks are a good idea, but it should be open to any age. As for the weight, when it goes off BMI and simple measurements I think it can be taken with a pinch of salt as it’s a guideline that’s not really very accurate or useful xx
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May 29, 2019 @ 18:58:36
I was pretty happy with the results Bro! 😍
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May 29, 2019 @ 20:19:28
Congratulations, Sis! I am always feeling something like “remot controlled”, visiting these check ups. 😉 Michael
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May 29, 2019 @ 20:24:11
Lol!
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May 29, 2019 @ 15:47:16
Hope that health screening went well Sister 🙏🏽💜
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:31:16
It seems I should be around for a while Brother, fit and healthy!
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May 30, 2019 @ 03:25:09
Whew!!! I’m glad to hear that Sister 😀
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May 29, 2019 @ 15:21:44
Can’t you just go to your GP every year and get a checkup? That’s what we do … or forget to do in my case. 😛
Glad you passed! After a comment like that, I’d be eating a doughnut to celebrate. Haha!
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:30:47
I had lots of naughty popcorn at the cinema!!
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May 29, 2019 @ 14:47:13
Glad all is good for you Ritu.
Had my diabetes check on May first, and they checked bloods for full screening.
Liver and kidneys good, BP good, heart good, lungs clear, cholesterol up 0.2 on last year, likewise sugars up 0.2, weight up too but working on it (approx 11lbs lighter so far but only 8 and a half since re-joining SW on the 6th having lost a couple of pounds already). Basically doing OK, but no offer or mention of health check. I’m 63 so maybe in 2 years?
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:30:11
I think it’s dependent on whether you have had any other checks recently. Still worth asking. Though I think if you are diabetes registered already, you might not be eligible…
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:39:52
Probably, as I have a check every year, plus of course my cancer follow ups. Hubby would be the same as he is on permanent meds so his health is also monitored regularly. Good thing to know though.
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:54:20
It us. I wasn’t aware and stumbled upon it!
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May 29, 2019 @ 13:49:18
Glad you took advantage and went. I’ve been trying to figure out if our doctors ever surprise anyone when they tell us we’re overweight…it’s impossible not to be aware of it these days. Anyway, saw your response to Dan above — so glad it was good news!! Happy Wednesday.
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:27:44
Thanks Laura
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:47:06
If all the significant tests loook good, a few pounds wouldn’t keep me awake. You’re working on it, that should do.
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:49:26
They were pretty positive about everything, so. I’ll go and enjoy my popcorn in peace today at the cinema!
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:53:43
Ha ha – YES!
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:54:27
😁
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:37:30
Oh, this post has come at the right time!! Just been told I have high cholesterol and yep, the weight needs to come off – I KNOW!!!!! Do they think I’m happy lugging all this extra squidgy stuff around my middle? Do they honestly believe I’m happy to have two great huge melons in hammocks making my back ache? Thanks for sharing, Ritu x
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:45:26
Tell me about it Shelley!!!
Though, I was pleasantly surprised with the results. Good cholesterol is high, bad is low, sugars are good, I have a 2.4% chance of a hearta attack or stroke in the next 10 years. They want people to be 10% or less.
The weight.. ah, yes, I am in the mildly obese (!) category, but with no worries, so I said I could reach for that next chocolate, with no guilt. My son, who was with me said “No mummy cos them you will get fatter and then it WILL become a problem!” Charming! But true, I guess!
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May 29, 2019 @ 13:12:47
Lol got to love their honesty!
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May 29, 2019 @ 13:30:03
True!!!
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:11:16
Gurrrrrrrr! We are what we are 💜💜
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:45:48
True, but its always good to get checked and make sure nothing is lurking !
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May 29, 2019 @ 14:11:56
Yes Ritu very important indeed 💜
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:09:45
I need to loose a few again as well!! Glad your check went good!! Off to the treadmill again!! For me!! Lol. 🙌🙏
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:46:00
I should really get on one too!
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:03:50
I agree totally. And my doctor is toothpick thin.
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:46:27
Why is that the case, always!
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May 29, 2019 @ 11:52:34
Glad to read that the health check went well for you. I got a high cholesterol reading at my last physical so I am cutting down on sugar to try to get those numbers down. I don’t want to go on medication!
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:46:49
No… Daily meds are never good! We can do this, you know!!
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May 29, 2019 @ 11:37:35
Hope the health check goes ok for you! xox ❤
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May 29, 2019 @ 11:43:44
I passed… If you can say that… With flying colours! Apparently Only a 2.4 % chance of heart attack/stroke at the moment! And though I may be a lil over the recommended BMI nothing to worry about!
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May 29, 2019 @ 12:19:47
Yay 🙂 that’s great
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May 29, 2019 @ 11:34:34
We have annual wellness screenings through work every year. Last year’s results were good for me except for one area – glucose, so I cut way back on the carbs and sugar. And lost 10 lbs. It’s not the yummiest way to lose weight, but those two things (sweets and pasta/waffles) have been my downfall. Keep trying, Ritu, and be healthy! 🙂
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May 29, 2019 @ 11:44:37
I seem to be on the goid side for everything… Apart from a few lbs down might be healthy!
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May 29, 2019 @ 14:41:05
We had a similar program when I worked for the American Bank here in the UK.
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May 29, 2019 @ 17:28:36
I’ve had one with our school around 5 years back…
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